Generation Next Child Development Center & Preschool, Bondurant

About Generation Next Child Development Center & Preschool in Bondurant, IA

At Generation Next Bondurant, we are proud to provide families with a nurturing, community-centered environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. Serving children ages 6 weeks to 10 years, our programs spark curiosity, encourage independence, and help children build meaningful friendships.

We believe early childhood is the foundation for lifelong success. That’s why we combine research-based curriculum, purposeful play, and individualized care to create meaningful experiences every single day. Whether your child is an infant, a toddler, or a budding school-age explorer, Generation Next provides the tools, love, and structure they need to thrive.

Programs Offered at Generation Next Bondurant

Nursery Program (6 Weeks – 6 Months)

Our nursery program fills your baby’s days with activities that encourage development, socialization, and comfort. Our caring teachers help every child feel secure and excited to learn through play.

Infant Program (6 Months – 12 Months)

Infants thrive in our calm, nurturing classrooms. Daily story-based activities introduce language, music, and movement, while teachers follow each child’s schedule and provide personalized care.

Toddler Program (12 Months – 2 Years)

Toddlers are natural explorers! Our curriculum engages them in music, sensory play, art, and movement, while encouraging independence, motor development, and early communication.

Preschool Program (2 – 4 Years)

Our preschoolers engage with the Read It Once Again® curriculum, a literature-based approach that uses repetition to reinforce key academic and developmental skills. Lessons cover phonemic awareness, math, writing, social studies, and science. We implement a three-phase structure:

1. Large Group Instruction – introduces weekly concepts
2. Small Group Guidance – allows for teacher interaction
3. Center-Based Play – offers child-led exploration and practice

Pre-Kindergarten / Kindergarten Readiness (4 – 5 Years)

Our Pre-K students gain essential skills in literacy and math with Heggerty Phonemic Awareness lessons and hands-on practice. We also emphasize problem-solving, writing fluency, and social-emotional growth to prepare children for a confident start to kindergarten.

School-Age Enrichment (5 – 10 Years)

Our “Graduates” enjoy dynamic after-school and summer programs with hands-on learning and fun. Activities include:

• Writing and reading centers
• Creative art stations
• Games and team-building
• Cooking and science labs
  In the summer, we offer themed weekly camps and three field trips per week to enrich every child’s experience.

Our Curriculum Philosophy

Generation Next Bondurant follows a developmentally appropriate curriculum that grows with your child. We combine play-based learning with intentional instruction to develop the whole child—intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically.

Key curriculum components include:

• Read It Once Again®: Literature-based repetition for vocabulary, sequencing, and motor development
• Heggerty Phonemic Awareness: Phonological sound play that supports reading mastery
• STEM Integration: Science, technology, engineering, art, and math infused through sensory play and discovery
• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Peer collaboration, empathy, and positive behavior tools

Nutrition & Daily Wellness

We understand the importance of healthy food and active movement for growing minds. Generation Next Bondurant provides:

• Freshly prepared meals and snacks daily
• Menus that meet USDA nutritional guidelines
• Allergy accommodations for common food sensitivities
• Daily outdoor play on our secure playgrounds to promote wellness and motor development
• Safety & Family Communication

Your child’s safety and your peace of mind are top priorities. That’s why we offer:

• Secured entry systems with keycode access
• Daily health and safety checks
• Continuous monitoring of classrooms and playgrounds
• Open classroom boards displaying the weekly curriculum and classroom goals

Why Families in Bondurant, IA Choose Us

• Trusted by Bondurant families for over a decade
• Highly trained, compassionate teachers with early childhood credentials
• A balanced approach combining academic readiness and emotional wellness
• A strong partnership with families and the community
• A fun, stimulating, and safe learning environment that kids love